News About Mobile Legal Help Center

After changes to federal immigration policy, staff members from across NYLAG have been working seven days a week in partnership with the City, advocates and the pro bono community to reassure and advise frightened immigrants and fill the information void.

Client Stories: Evelyn

Evelyn was extremely frightened about the prospect of going to court, and before she reached out to NYLAG, was prepared to pay over half of her life savings to make the lawsuit go away. An attorney at NYLAG provided proof of Evelyn’s exempt income and health issues, which convinced the debt collectors to drop the lawsuit.